Operation - Cooktop; About The Cooktop; Setting The Element Heat Level - Bosch HEI8054U Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

• There may be a slight odor during first uses; this is
normal and will disappear.
• Optimum cooking results depend on proper cookware
being used.
• The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain hot
up to 30 minutes after the elements have been turned
off.
• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry.
• Optimum oven cooking results depend on proper
bakeware being used.
• Read and understand all safety precautions and Use
and Care Manual information prior to operating.

Operation - Cooktop

This section explains how to operate the cooktop. See
Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop" for guidelines to
improve cooktop results.

About the Cooktop

Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as
boiling, frying, simmering, steaming and sautéing.
9 CAUTION
• Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not be
placed directly on the glass ceramic surface for
cooking. Aluminum foil can melt and cause
permanent damage.
• Plastic, paper and cloth can melt or burn when
in contact with a hot surface. Do not let these
items come in contact with the hot glass
ceramic surface.
• Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can
permanently damage the pan, the element and
the cooktop glass.
• Failure to operate knobs properly may result in
personal injury and damage to the appliance.

Setting the Element Heat Level

Single Element Control Knob
To turn on a single element, push in on the control knob
and turn in either direction to the desired heat setting. The
small icon above the control knob shows the location of the
element controlled by the knob.
Double Element Control Knob
To turn ON the small inner element, push in on the control
knob and turn it counterclockwise to the desired heat
setting. To turn ON both the inner and the outer elements
together, push in on the control knob and turn it clockwise
to the desired heat setting. The small icon above the
control knob shows the location of the burner controlled by
the knob.
Power Element Control Knob (some models)
This element is used for faster time to boil and low simmer,
all in one element. There are two elements that are the full
size of the cooking zone.
To turn ON the lower heating element, push in on the
control knob and turn it counterclockwise. Set to desired
heat setting from Lo to Med Lo.
To use both elements, push in on the control knob and turn
it clockwise. Set to desired heat setting from Hi to Med.
To increase the burner heat, turn on both the inner and
outer elements together to or past the MED setting. Push in
on the control knob and turn it to the desired setting.
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